Question

The expression 3.5m + 20p gives the amount of money, in dollars, a bakery makes from selling m

muffins and p pies. How much money does the bakery make from selling 5 muffins and 3 pies?
A. $37.50
B. $77.50
C. $63.50
D. $110.50

Answer 1

First you need to replace the variables with the information you have so
3.5x5 + 20x3.
3.5 x 5 =17.5
20 x 3 =60
17.5 + 60 =77.5
The answer is B, $77.50